trending

[tren-ding]

adjective

1. emerging as a popular trend.

   trending fashion accessories.

2. widely mentioned or discussed on the internet, especially on social media websites.

   trending topics on Twitter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trending¹

First recorded in 2005–10; trend ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Plus, given that taxes and insurance premiums are trending upwards, those payments can get really pricey, which could be a big headache if you still have to pay your mortgage on top of that.

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Before the shutdown, U.S. delays and cancellations were trending down this year.

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He contended earlier this month that the Fed needed to maintain its credibility on inflation, which is now trending roughly a full percentage point above the Fed’s 2% target.

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Powell’s “concerns about inflation trending higher this year against the backdrop of a 3-handle on the Consumer Price Index certainly influenced today’s hawkish cut,” the economist said.

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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell last week to 6.19%, its lowest level measured by Freddie Mac in over a year, after trending downward this autumn.

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